Chapter 23 – The Arrival of the Packs Onyx’s arms wrap around my body, pulling me to his side. “I will always be here for you and anyone who needs saving. That is what I pride myself on and pack on. Something I hear you also care about.” “I didn’t know I needed saving as badly as I did until you sent Beta Brett to our pack. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for you all.” I smile at him as he wipes my tears from my face. A knock at the door startles both of us. “Who is it?” He calls out to the person, not leaving my side. “Brett.” He calls back so casually that I wonder if it will affect Onyx. “Come in.” Onyx doesn’t leave my side as the door opens. “What can I help you with?” He asks. “I hate to intrude, but the other packs, including the Alpha of Blood Water pack, are arriving. I am sorry, Briar; I had hoped he would not come. You have my word that I will not let you out of my sight when you are not with Onyx.” I watch Onyx cautiously for any reaction to such a comment, a
Chapter 24- Dinner with the PacksI watch as shock fills them. They begin looking desperately to find anyone else who would take their side, which typically happens at meetings. The Alphas address the Beta of other packs with respect. No other members have a higher position other than the Alpha. “Understood.” They nod in agreement before turning to face my father, who is as white as a ghost. “What do you want?” Dad whispers as he approaches Onyx and holds his head down low in defeat. “Keep away from Briar and Judith, and there will be no problems for you or your pack.” He spits before motioning me away toward the doors.Inside I find Judith helping hand out drinks. “Judith, I would like to introduce you to Alpha Onyx,” I say, smiling brightly. She smiles at me before turning her attention to Onyx and bowing. “It is nice to meet you. I want to thank you for your kindness these past few days. I do not know where we would be without you and your pack.” Her words hurt me, not because they
Chapter 25- Who is in our Cabin?I can hear the struggle in the woods between Onyx and whoever was watching us. Branches snap, and then Onyx approaches the steps once again with the stranger in tow. “Tell her.” Onyx demands the man. “Alpha Leo has hired me to follow you. He wants me to report back your every move to him.” I am instantly terrified of what this man has just stated. “What have you told him thus far?” I demand. “Only that you were brought into this cabin, and you slipped and fell on the way to the main building, forcing the Alpha to catch you.” “What are you telling him next?” Onyx questions him. “Nothing if you let me live. I will simply disappear, and you will never see me again. Nor will he.” He promises. “How do we know you are telling the truth?” I ask. “I have no ties to him, he is barely paying me, and I think it is rather creepy that a father wishes a strange man to watch his daughter. He should have a member of his pack looking over his daughter. It goes to show
Chapter 26 – A Special Gift **Warning** Sexual content The tenderness of the kiss sparks a fire within me. “Onyx?” I plead between kisses. He doesn’t hesitate to deepen the kiss and push my body against the wall. “Tell me to stop, and I will.” He promises me, looking deep into my eyes. “Ok.” I agree before pulling his face back to mine. I can feel his erection pulsating against my inner thigh and making my body react how I have always been told it would when I met my mate. I can feel my body not becoming my own as it rubs desperately upon him. Desperate to find relief, I pull Onyx’s shirt from his pants and over his head. “Eagar, are we? We have all night.” He says while slowly playing with the hemline of my shirt. “It has been a lifetime for me, don’t make me wait any longer.” I plead to him. With those words, he swiftly removes my shirt and lifts me to straddle him. His face lands between my breasts, and he instantly removes my bra from my body and to
Chapter 27- What Happened to My Room? I quickly dress and move the bookshelf out of the way to enter my room. Wanting to uphold the illusion, I was sleeping in my room. What I see when I enter is anything but good. My room is trashed; my bed had cuts deep within it, feathers scattering the room. My clothes are strewn on the floor, and the door is wide open. I can hear the fight in the hallways underway. I have only taken two steps into the room when I feel hands grab my arm, and my body fly through the air. My back hits the edge of the bed, and I crumble to the floor momentarily in pain. I can smell my attacker before I see him, Luis. “What the hell did I do to you to make you want to kill me?” I demand from him as I stand up. “You killed Rebecca.” “Bullshit, you were trying to kill me well before I killed her.” “You should have been Devin’s mate.” He growls. “So, this is about you wanting Rebecca, and you are mad at me instead of the Goddess who decide
Chapter 28– Lock him up! “No, no, no!” Devin screams as Onyx advances on him and stops as his toes touch Devin’s. A scent fills the room almost instantly, and I let out a little giggle. “Briar, I do not believe this is a funny situation,” Brett announces kindly but firmly. “Not at all, but he just shit in his pants.” I laugh harder and watch as Brett struggles to contain his laughter. Onyx spares a look from Devin to me, and I immediately stop laughing as his eyes meet mine. “Oh wow. You are beautiful even in your Lycan form.” The words escape me before I recall Devin being in the room with us. “What the hell?” He asks, looking from Onyx to me. “Shut up, you little twit,” Matt demands beside Brett. Onyx moves in front of me. “Don’t hurt her!” Devin screams. “Why, because you want to be the one to kill me?” I ask, looking around Onyx at him before returning my gaze to Onyx’s Lycan form. “I mean what I say,” I confirm, looking over his fac
Chapter 29 – Who will be the Alpha? Seeing my father sitting at our table first thing in the morning is not a good sign. "What is he doing here?" I ask Brett as he hands me a plate of pancakes. "He cannot find his companions that came with him and would like to know if we have seen them." He announces as though it is old news. "Interesting." I nod and make my way to the table's furthest seat from him. I watch him as I eat my breakfast. "Briar, have you seen either of the members of the Blood Water pack this morning?" Onyx's words of 'this morning' catches my attention immediately. He is giving me a way out so I can formally tell the truth. "I have not seen anyone this morning. I woke up, showered, and now I am here." I shrug. "It is imperative that you tell me the truth, Briar." Dad pushes. "I did." My anger slowly builds within me as my father watches my every move. I quickly finish eating and stand to put up my plate. "We are not done
Chapter 30- Oh, Dad, go home. Dad immediately gets up and stalks toward Onyx, who is doing everything possible to stay within his human form. I can see his hands slowly changing, and his willpower is still strong. “Dad, don’t!” I scream as I run past him, body block him from Onyx. “Get out of my way.” He growls. “No, he will kill you if you continue.” “No, he will not.” “He will, and then he will take over the pack. Is that what you want?” My words finally break through his anger, and he looks at me. “Why does he have your scent on him?” He asks in anger. “Why have you come here?” I demand. “Answer my question first.” “You lost all rights to any answers from me after you allowed members of your pack to attack me. What have you come for?” I request the answer a second time. “You will answer my question. That is an order.” He demands. His eyes are filled with hatred, and I can smell testosterone and fear radiating from him. Something deep within me tells me, “Just walk